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Black Skirt Tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi 6-Pack
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Origin: Paraguay, southern Brazil
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Water Parameters
Temperature20–26 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–8
49
GH (Hardness)4–18 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–10 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (6–20+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful but may nip fins of slow-moving fish
About
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Black Skirt Tetra) is a hardy, adaptable tetra with distinctive dark vertical bars, silver body, and long flowing black anal fin that gives it its common name. An excellent beginner community fish.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–8.0, temp 20–26°C. Extremely tolerant of varying conditions. Avoid keeping with long-finned fish — may nip fins. Groups of 8+ recommended.
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